He proudly served 31 years of active duty service to our country.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Cathryn Stephens; children, Carl Myers of San Antonio, Brenda Shiflet of Louisville, KY, Joseph Stephens of San Bernardino, CA, Trisha DeLeon, Robert Weigel, both of San Antonio, Richard Stephens of Marietta, CA; parents, Delbert and Allean Stephens of Houston; sisters, Shirley Graham of Portland, OR, and Carol Lane of Houston; brothers, Joseph Stephens of Austin and Curtis Stephens of Dallas; four grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.